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Invention of the Television
Charles Francis Jenkins and Philo Farnsworth first invented the idea of a television in the late 1930’s. The first set was about 12 inches long and cost around $400 to $500, which was fairly expensive for the time period. At this time, there were not many television programs APA: Invention of the Television Set. (n.d.). Invention of The Television Set. Retrieved from http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous-inventions/Television-Set -
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Color Television
In the early 1940’s color television was invented. Previously the television was in no color, only shades of black and white but now shows could be enjoyed in full color. More shows were also being created such as the Ed Sullivan show. APA: Monaghan, E. (n.d.). Television Through the Decades and the Ways It Changed Our World. - TopTenREVIEWS. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://tv.toptenreviews.com/standard/television-through-the-decades-and-the-ways-it-changed-our-world.htm -
Bigger and Better
APA:Monaghan, E. (n.d.). Television Through the Decades and the Ways It Changed Our World. - TopTenREVIEWS. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://tv.toptenreviews.com/standard/television-through-the-decades-and-the-ways-it-changed-our-world.htm -
Bigger and Better
Near the end of the 1950’s the shape of the television grew. As opposed to being 12 inches and in black and white, a 21-inch color television could now be purchased for $500. Because this was so expensive for the time period, most people just bought the 21-inch black and white television. Also, around this time, the remote control was created which made it much easier for people to change the channels -
VCR's
The 1980’s introduced the wonders of VCR. It used to be that Families would all sit around the television at the same time every night to watch their favorite program but because of the invention of the VCR now their shows could be recorded and watched later. APA: Monaghan, E. (n.d.). Television Through the Decades and the Ways It Changed Our World. - TopTenREVIEWS. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://tv.toptenreviews.com/standard/television-through-the-decades-and-the-ways-it-changed-our-wo -
Flat Screens and TiVo
In the 2000’s, television was revolutionized by the advancement in plasma technology and the invention of TiVo. Plasma technology improved the size and shape of the television. While it was previously a large box-like item, it was now slimmer, larger, and had a better picture quality. The invention of TiVo allowed people to personalize their television by allowing them to record shows, and even pause, rewind, and fast forward live television. APA: Monaghan, E. (n.d.). Television Through the Dec -
Flat Screens and TiVo
APA: Monaghan, E. (n.d.). Television Through the Decades and the Ways It Changed Our World. - TopTenREVIEWS. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://tv.toptenreviews.com/standard/television-through-the-decades-and-the-ways-it-changed-our-world.htm -
3D-TV
The most recent advancement for the television is the invention of three-dimensional technology. Before the 3D televisions, people would watch shows in the normal 2 dimensions. Now, special TV’s can be purchased along with 3D glasses that turn any television program into a 3D show. -
3D-TV
APA: New Advancements Made in Plasma Television Technology 2012. (2012, February 9). SBWire. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/new-advancements-made-in-plasma-television-technology-2012-126337.htm
